OCGA Events

from Spectemur Issue 2 2021

Alumni News

OCGA v Bellarinas Cricket Match at Suma Park

SUNDAY 21 MARCH 2021

The CGS Alumni team were dominant the whole match. They batted first and Dave Harry (2003), Rohan Pike (1982),

Richard Jones (1983), and Dean Alex (1987) all batted beautifully and at the completion of their innings the side had amassed 194 off their 36 overs.

The Bellarine boys could not get going and only Peter Gell (1979) and

Rich Macafee made contributions, and the side were out for less than a hundred. Dean Alex and Bill Mallinson (1988) both took two wickets. The lunch (and wines) between innings was enjoyed by all. David Provan (1988) and Ryan (Matt) Whitehead (1994) both addressed the gathering and in particular thanked the Suma Park catering staff for their efforts. Many thanks to Ryan, Director of Community and Development at CGS not just for making the effort to come down but to don the whites and finish on 2 no.

It is pleasing to report this year’s game was our 25th. in succession. The nucleus of the OCGA team has remained in all that time. May it continue!

Generations Breakfast

WEDNESDAY 31 MARCH 2021

At this event we celebrated the many families who have entrusted Camberwell Grammar School with their education over multiple generations. Attendees ranged from the class of 1959 to a current Prep student. Currently the class of 1988 has the most Alumni who are fathers at the school, followed by 1985 and 1989.

Alumni that left the School in 1971 or prior (including six that left in the 1940s) gathered to catch up with classmates and share stories of their school days. 112 Alumni and 67 Guests attended.

Dr Paul Hicks welcomed the attendees and Grace was said by Rev Stewart Taplin (1965). Past Director of Music Trevor Henley (1969) led the singing of the school song. The toast to the school was given by Michael Urwin (1971 and past staff) and new members of the 50 Year Chapter were presented with their 50 Year Badges by Nick Schildberger (1997) President, OCGA Committee. 46 Alumni received their 50 Year Badges and the classes of 1970 and 1971 were welcomed to the 50 Year Chapter.

The 10/11 Year Reunion (Class of 2010 & 2011) was held in The Camberwell Room of the Sports Centre. This was the first of this year’s double up reunions. 56 Alumni and nine past and current staff attended.